BlueStacks
An Android emulator enabling the execution of mobile applications on computers running Windows or macOS
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| + | Multi-Instance | Allows users to run multiple instances of Android apps simultaneously, significantly enhancing productivity and gaming efficiency |
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| + | Game Controls | Play with preset controls or customize them |
| + | Native Gamepad Support | Provides native support for gamepads, offering a console-like experience for gaming |
| + | Shooting Mode | Improve aim and reaction time with keyboard and mouse |
| + | Macros | Record and replay actions with a single keypress |
| + | Eco Mode | Optimize PC usage when running multiple instances |
| + | Script | Automate repetitive in-game tasks |
| + | High FPS | Supports higher frame rates (up to 240 fps) for smoother gameplay |
| + | High-Definition Graphics | Supports to play Android games in full HD |
| + | Video Recording | Enables recording your gameplay |
| + | Screenshot | Capture and share screenshots easily |
| + | Camera Integration | Access the PC camera on Android instance |
| + | File Sharing | Easily transfer data between desktop and Android instance |
| - | Virtualization Requirement | Requires enabling virtualization for optimal performance |
| - | Performance Impact | May slow down your computer, especially on older hardware |
| - | Security Risks | Increased security risks with potential for malware if downloaded from unofficial sources |
| - | Antivirus Alerts | May trigger false positives in antivirus programs |
System Requirements
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| # | Minimum | Recommended |
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| 1 | Microsoft Windows 7 and above | Microsoft Windows 10 and above |
| 2 | Intel or AMD Processor | Intel or AMD Multi-Core Processor with Single Thread benchmark score > 1000 |
| 3 | 4GB | 8GB or higher |
| 4 | 5GB Free Disk Space | SSD (or Fusion/Hybrid Drives) |
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| 7 | Broadband connection to access games, accounts and related content |
Developer
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Initial Release
October 2011
Repository
BlueStacks being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.
License
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Notes
BlueStacks 5 vs BlueStacks 10 (or X as it’s often called):
- v5 is for playing the games on your PC by downloading the games. This enables the user to play the games offline.
- v10 is for cloud gaming where the user streams the games in higher quality using the company’s system and hardware rather than the user’s computer. This helps to take some load off the storage and hardware of the user’s device.
- v4 is simply an earlier version of v5.
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